First VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers) have started to come in for the Model 3 Mid Range aka Model 3 MR. VINs are assigned to cars after the car enters production. First deliveries are expected to start next week. The Model 3 Mid Range was nicknamed ‘Lemur’ after Elon’s tweet a couple of weeks ago when he unexpectedly announced this new trim level in a cryptic way.
The screenshot is from the Teslike Model 3 Order Tracker. You can use the Google form here to add your data if you have configured a Model 3.
Based on my latest calculation, I estimate that the Model 3 MR battery pack has 3,648 cells compared to 4,416 for LR and 2,976 for SR. Tesla seems to slightly under-advertise Model 3 battery capacities.
Update (6 Dec 2018): My calculation has changed. See the new version here.
In terms of gross margins, after the latest price adjustments, the Model 3 MR has only 1.8% worse gross margins than the LR. Here are the details of my calculation:
If the 3,648 cell count estimate is accurate, the range of the Model 3 MR with the 18″ wheels and aero covers is expected to be more than the 2014 Model S 85 and 2018 Model S 75D and same as the 2016 Model S 90D. Interestingly, it is also more than the Model 3 LR AWD with 19″ wheels or the Model 3 Performance with 20″ wheels.
Update (30 Nov 2018): This range table is outdated. You can find the latest version here.
Update (30 Nov 2018): This range table is outdated. You can find the latest version here.
Good article. you are a numbers man, I like it.
Shouldn’t the buffer of ~2.5 kWh remain fixed?
Hmm, I have looked at Model S/X numbers and your argument makes sense. I will look into this. Thanks
https://i.imgur.com/6fPqsmE.gif
I have now changed the table and applied your suggestion. On the top menu click on ‘Tesla Range Table’ to see the new version. Thanks
Per Q3 results, M3 GP was >20%, your calculation assumes 15% for LR.